UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

RADHA GOVIND UNIVERSITY

RAMGARH, JHARKHAND

COURSE CURRICULUM FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES UNDER

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

B.Sc. (Honours in Zoology)

With effect from 2018-2019

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

RADHA GOVIND UNIVERSITY
RAMGARH
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 Details of B.Sc. Honours Courses under CBCS

Duration of Course -3 yrs

Total number of semester -06

Total no. of papers

a. C- Core -14 ( Theory) 6 ( Practical)

b .G- Generic elective -4( 1 in each Semster)

c. GEP ( Generic elective paper) -4 (1 in each semester)

d.AECC( Ability Enhancement compulsory course) -2 ( 1 each in semester I & II )

e.SEC ( Skill enhancement course) -2(1 each in semester I & II)

f.DSE ( Discipline specific elective theory) -4 ( 2 in each in semester V & VI)

g. DSEP (Discipline specific elective Practical)-2 (1 each in Semester V & VI)

Generic Elective paper will be selected by the students and will continue from semester I to semester
IV

After completion of course in Honours, candidate will get degree in Zoology Hons. With

Chem/Phy/Botany/- as per selection of generic elective paper

All candidate (Examinees) have to complete 140 credits in three yrs

A students can take up to extra 20 creditsi.e maximum credits 160 to enhance his/her study

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 General Instructions for question setters
for Theory examination Core Course

• In all eight question are to be set of equal values and a total of four questions are to be

answered. Question no. 1& 2 is compulsory.

• Q. No. 1 will be of short type from entire syllabi in the form of multiple choices/ True or

false /fill in the blanks of each equal mark. (Total :15 marks)

• Q.No. 2 will be of short answer type with six option covering entire paper examinee has to

answer any three.(5 marks X 3 questions)

Rest six question will be of long type and examinees are required to answer any two by

selecting not more than one from each group

DSE

• In all eight question are to be set of equal values and a total of four questions are to be

answered. Question no. 1& 2 is compulsory.

• Q. No. 1 will be of short type from entire syllabi in the form of multiple choices. True or

false /fill in the blanks of each equal mark. (Total :15 marks)

• Q.No. 2 will be of short answer type with six option covering entire paper examinee has to

answer any three.(5 marks X 3 questions)

Rest six question will be of long type and examinees are required to answer any two by

selecting not more than one from each group

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 PROPOSED SYLLABI FOR CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM B.Sc.Hons. in
Zoology

(Six Semester Course )

SEMESTER-I

COURSE Code Of Name of Papers Credit Full Marks Pass Marks

Papers (I+E) (%)
C-1 Systematics & Diversity 04 75 (15+60) 40
(A) of Non chordate
CORE Course C-2 Principle of Ecology 04 75(15+60) 40
P-1 Practical based in C-1 & c- 04 50(10+40) 40
2
(B) AECC-1 Communicative English 02 50(10+40) 40
AECC /MIL
Ability
Enhancement
Compulsory
Course
(C) GE-1 Chemistry/ /Botany 04 75(15+60) 40
Generic
Elective
Practical-GE 02 25(5+20) 40
Total credits 20 350

SEMESTER II

COURSE Code Of Name of Papers Credit Full Pass

Papers Marks Marks
(%)
Core Course C-3Cell Biology 04 75(15+60) 40
C-4Diversity of Chordates 04 75(15+60) 40
P-2 Practical based on C-3 & 04 50(10+40) 40
C-4
(B) AECC-2 Environmental Science 02 50(10+40) 40
AECC
Ability
Enhancement

Compulsory
Course
(C) GE-2 Chemistry/ /Botany 04 75(15+60) 40
Generic
Elective
Total 20 25(5+20) 40
350

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 SEMESTER –III

COURSE Code Of Name of Papers Credit Full Marks Pass Marks

Papers (I+E) (%)

Core Course C-5 Physiology 04 75 (15+60) 40

C-6 Biochemistry 04 75(15+60) 40

C-7 Endocrinology 04 75(15+60) 40

P-3 Practical based on C- 06 75(15+60) 40

5,C-6& C-7
(B) SEC-1 As per Univ. Rule 02 50(10+40) 40
Skill
Enhancement
Course
Generic Elective GE-3 Chemistry/ /Botany 04(T) 75(15+60) 40

GE-3P 02 25(5+20) 40

Total 26 450

SEMESTER -IV

COURSE Code Of Name of Papers Credit Full Marks Pass Marks

Papers (I+E) (%)
Core Course C-8 Genetics 04 75 (15+60) 40
C-9 Evolution 04 75(15+60) 40
C-10 Animal behaviour 04 75(15+60) 40
P-4 Practical based on C- 06 75(15+60) 40
8,C-9& C-10
(B) SEC-2 As per Univ. Rule 02 50(10+40) 40
Skill
Enhancement
Course
Generic Elective GE-4 Chemistry/ /Botany / 04 75(15+60) 40
Physics
GE-4P Practical (GE) 02 25(5+20) 40
450

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 SEMESTER V

COURSE Code Of Name of Papers Credit Full Marks Pass Marks

Papers (I+E) (%)
Core Course C-11 Immunology 04 75 (15+60) 40

C-12 Developmental 04 75(15+60) 40

Biology
P-5 Practical based on 04 50(10+40) 40
C-11& C-712

Discipline DSE-1 Economic 04 75(15+60) 40

specific Elective Zoology
DSE-2 Biostatistics 04 75(15+60) 40

P-6 Practical based on 04 50(10+40) 40

DSE-1 & DSE-2

Total 24 400

SEMESTER VI

COURSE Code Of Name of Papers Credit Full Marks Pass Marks

Papers (I+E) (%)
Core Course C-13 Molecular biology & 04 75 (15+60) 40
Biotechnology
C-14 Medical Zoology 75(15+60) 40

P-7 Practical based on 04 50(10+40) 40

C-13 & C-14

Discipline DSE-1 Wild Life 04 75(15+60) 40

specific Elective conservation &
Management
DSE-2 Pest & Pest 04 75(15+60) 40
management

P-8 Practical based on 04 50(10+40) 40

DSE-1 & DSE-2

Total 24 400

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 B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology
Semester I Core Course C-1

In all eight question are to be set of equal values and a total of four questions are to be
answered. Question no. 1& 2 is compulsory.
Q. No. 1 will be of short type from entire syllabi in the form of multiple choices. True or false
/fill in the blanks of each equal mark. (Total :15 marks)
Q.No. 2 will be of short answer type with six option covering entire paper examinee has to
answer any three.(5 marks X 3 questions)
Rest six question will be of long type and examinees are required to answer any two by
selecting not more than one from each group.

Core Course (C-1)

Systematics and Diversity of Non Chordate Credit -4 Hours of teaching -60
FM:60

Group A

UNIT-1 Systematics

1.1 Binomial & Trinomial nomenclature,

1.2 Species and Speciation
1.3 Linnaean hierarchy
UNIT-2 Non–Chordates: Characters & Classification
General characters and classification of different phyla of Non Chordates up to classes with
examples showing distinctive / adaptive features
UNIT-3 NonChordata : Protists to Pseudocolmates
3.1 Phylum Protozoa: General account of locomotion and reproduction
3.2 Phyla Porifera: Canal system in Porifera
3.3 Coelentrate,: Obelia Life cycle and metagenesis, Polymorphisms in
Siphonophora Coral Reefs –types, formation and distribution
3.4 Platyhelminthes&
Aschelminthes: Parasitic Adaptation

Group B

UNIT-4 Non Chordate: Coelomates

4.1 Annelida: Segmental organs (Coelomo-ducts & meta-nephridia) in annelid

4.2 Arthropoda: Larval form of Crustacea

4.3 Mollusca: Torsion and Detorsion in Gastropods
4.4 Echinoderm: Water vascular System inAsterias&Larval forms of echinoderms

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Books Recommended

Systematics (Animal Taxonomy)

1. Dalela& Sharma: Animal Taxonomy and Museology (1976, Jai PrakashNath).

2. Kapoor: Theory and Practicals of Animal Taxonomy (1988, Oxford & IBH).

3. Simpson: Principles of Animal Taxonomy (1962, Oxford).

4. Roymahoney: Laboratory Techniques in Zoology (1966, Butterworths).

5. Mayer &Ashlock: Principles of Systematic Zoology (1991, McGraw Hill).

Non Chordates

1. Ruppert and Barnes ,RD(2006) Invertebrate Zoology, VIII edition .Holt Saunders

International edition

2. Barnes ,R.S.K.,Calow, P.Olive.,Golding,D.W.andSpicer,J.LI.(2002) The Invertebrates;

E.J.W, III Edition ,Blackwell Science

3. Barrington,E.J.W.(1979)Invertebrate structure & function .II edition .E.L.B.S and

Nelson

4. Boolotian and stiles: College Zoology (10th Ed. 1981,Macmillin )

5. Campbell & Reece: Biology (7thedn. 2005, Pearson

6. Nigam: Biology of Non-chordates (1997, S Chand)

7. Miller and Harley : zoology (6th Ed. 2005,W.C.Brown)

8. Parker &Haswell: Text Book of Zoology, Vol. I (2005, Macmillan)

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 Semester -1 Core Course (C-2)

Principle of Ecology (Credit 4) Hours of teaching 4X15=60 hrs FM:60

Group A

UNIT- 1. General concepts

1.1 Components of ecosystem
1.2 Energy flow in ecosystem
1.3 food chain and food web, Food Pyramid
1.4 Bio- Geochemical cycle
1.4.1 Water Cycle
1.4.2 Gaseous Cycles- Carbon and Nitrogen
1.4.3 Sedimentary Cycle- Phosphorous and sulphur

UNIT- 2. Population and communities

2.1 Population characteristics: Density, Natality, Mortality, Age pyramid and
growth curve
2.2 Ecological succession and concept of climax

Group B
UNIT- 3. Pollution
3.1 Sources and impact of environmental pollutants- air & water
3.2 Global environmental changes- greenhouse gases and their effects
3.3 Acid rains
UNIT- 4. Natural resources
4.1 Soil & water and their conservation
4.2 Biodiversity- benefits, hotspots, threats and conservation
4.3 Renewable and Non Renewable Source of Energy

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 Books Recommended

1. Colinnvaux ,P.A.(1993). Ecology. II Edition .Wiley Johnandsons,Inc.

2. Kerbs,C,J.(2001),Ecology.Vi Edition ,Benjamin Cuming

3. Odum,E.P.,(2008), Fundamentals of Ecology and field Biology, Harpper and Row publishers

4. Ecology Environment and Resources conservation: J.S. Singh, S.p.Singh and S R Gupta ,

Anamaya Publishers, New Delhi

5. Ecology Concept and application :Manual C MollesJr, McGraw Hill

P-1 Practical Based on C-1 & C-2

SYSTEMATICS AND DIVERSITYOF NONCHORDATES &

PRINCIPLE OF NON CHORDATES
(Credit 4) ) Hours of teaching 4X15=60 hrs

Part A: Systematics and Diversity of Non Chordates

Semester-I Practical FM: 40 External + Internal 10

Practicals Marks Distribution

1. Dissection : 08
2. Slide Preparation : 05
3. Spotting : 2X5 = 10
a. Slides (03) 2X3
b. Museum Specimens (02) 2X2

4. Ecology Expt. 07
5. Class record 05
6. Viva voce 05
40

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Suggested Practicals

1. Study of Available Museum Specimens of animals

Sycon (As an example of parazoa), Hydra Fasciola,Ascaris, Hirudinaria,Hermit Crab,
Scorpion, Unio, Sepia, Aplysia, Loligo, Sea Urchin , Ophiothrix (Brittle star)
2. Study of the following through permanent slide
1. Paramecium Slide (WM) 2. Gemmules of sponges 3. Conjugation in Paramecium,
4. Sporocyst of Fasciola with developing Redia, Cercaria and Metacercaria larvae 5.Nauplius
,Metanauplius, Cypris, Megalopa and Zoea larvae of Crustacea
3. Dissection:
1. Dissection of Digestive and nervous system of Earthworm
2. Dissection of digestive system of Palaemon and Nervous system of Palaemon

4. Mounting
Mounting of Nephridia& ovary of earth worm, trachea and salivary gland
ofPeriplanetaamericana , Cephalic appendages of Palaemon
B. Ecology
1. Collection &Identification of different biotic component of pond Ecosystem
2. Estimation of dissolved oxygen.
3. Estimation of carbon dioxide
4. Determination of pH of water sample

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 B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology Semester II
Core Course C-3

C-3-Cell Biology Credit-4 Hours of teaching 4X15=60 FM: 75

( External 60 + 15 Internal )

Group A

Cell Biology

UNIT-1. The Cell and its Organization

1.1 Methods in cell biology: Elementary idea of microscopy (Light, Electron )and cell
fractionation
1.2 Structure and function of plasma membrane and cell junctions
1.3 Introduction to cell organelle: Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi complex, Lysosome
Ribosomes & Mitochondria
UNIT-2.Nucleus
2.1 Nuclear envelope
2.2 Chromosome: Structure & function
2.3 Introduction to polytene and lampbrush chromosomes

Group B
UNIT - 3. Cell Division
3.1 Basic feature of Cell cycle
3.2 Mitosis & Meiosis and theirsignificance
3.3Elementary idea of cancer
UNIT-4. Elementary idea of

4.1 Apoptosis &

4.2 Necrosis

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 B.Sc. Semester-II

C-4 Diversity of Chordates Credit -4 Hours of teaching: 4X15=60hrs FM: 75 ( 60+15)

Group A

UNIT-1. Protochordates

1.1 General characters and Affinities of Amphioxus

1.2 Retrogressive metamorphosis in Herdmania

UNIT-2 Chordates: General characters and classification of the following up to order with examples

2.1 Amphibians
2.2 Reptiles
2.3 Mammals
UNIT- 3. Fish & Amphibians
3.1 Difference between cartilaginous & bony fishes
3.2 Accessory Respiratory organ in fishes
3.3 Pedogenesis and neoteny with special reference to Axolotl larvae
3.4 Origin and evolution of Amphibia

Group B

UNIT-4. Reptiles, Birds & Mammals

4.1 Poisonous & Non-poisonous Snakes of India, Poison’s Apparatus and biting
Mechanisms
4.2 Flight Adaptation and mechanisms of flight
4.3 Structure and Affinities of Prototheria & Metatheria
4.4 Comparative anatomy of heart, Aortic Arches and kidney in vertebrates

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Books Recommended

Cell Biology
1. Albertset al: Essential Cell Biology (1998, Garland)
2. Karp: Cell and Molecular Biology (2008, John Wiley)
3. Lodishet al: Molecular Cell Biology (2008, Freeman)2004
4. Pollard &Earnshaw: Cell Biology (2002, Saunders)
5. Cooper and Hausman: The Cell A Molecular approach (2007, Sinauer)

Chordate
6. Miller & Harley: Zoology (6thed. 2005, W.C. Brown
7. Nigam: Biology of Chordates (1997, S Chand)
8. Parker &Haswell, A Text Book of Zoology Vol.II (2005, Macmillan)
9. Purves et al: Life-the Science of Biology, (7thed. 2004, Sinauer)
10. Romer, A.S.,Parsons , T.S .,The vertebrate body ,6th Edison ,CBS publishing ,Japan Ltd. ,1986
11. Sinha, A.K., &Adhikari,S and Ganguli, B.B Biology of Animals Vol.II New Central Agency, Calcutta
12. Young,J.J. The life of Vertebrates ,3rd Edition ,ELBS with oxford press ,1981
13. Vishwanath – vertebrate Zoology

B.Sc. Semester-II

P-2 Practical based on C-3 & C-4

Credit-4 Working hours -60

FM: 40 External + internal 10

Practicals Dissection

1. Dissection : 08
2. Mounting : 04
3. Spotting: 2 specimens; 2 bones , 1 slides 2X5 = 10
4. Preparation of cytological slide 08
5. Practical Record 05
6. Viva Voce: 05
40

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Suggested Practicals

Cell Biology

1. Study of slides of prokaryotic cell-Bacteria

2. Study of slides of Unicellular Eukaryotic cell –Amoeba, Paramecium
3. Study of various stages of cell division through permanent slides Mitosis and Meiosis
4. Preparation of mitotic slides from onion root tips.
5. Study of Blood cells through slide preparation
6. Study of barr body through slide preparation from hair follicle /cheek cells of female.

Chordate Diversity
7. Pisces: Rohu, Exocoetus, Hippocampus, Torpedo ( Electric Ray)
8. Amphibia: Hyla, Alytes, Salamander
9. Reptiles: Draco, Turtle, Hydrophis, Krait, Viper, Naja, Python, Water Snake, Rat Snake
10. Aves :Ostrich model or nay ave model
11. Prototheria Models of Duck bill platypus ,spiny ant eater
12. Bones of Amphibia, Reptiles, Aves and Mammal
13. Study of histological slides : Skin ,Bone ,Lung, Stomach, Intestine, Liver, Kidney of mammals
14. Dissection of local bony fishes ; Afferent and efferent and nervous system
15. Mounting of Scale

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 B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology Semester III

C-5 Mammalian Physiology Credit -4 Hours of teaching: 60 FM: 75 (60+15)

Group A

UNIT_1. Digestion
1.1 : Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
UNIT-2. Respiration and Circulation
2.1 Mechanism and regulation of breathing
2.2 Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide
2.3 Composition of blood and lymph
2.4 Blood groups and Blood clotting
2.5 Cardiac cycle /ECG

Group B
UNIT3. Renal & Reproductive Physiology
3.1 Histo-Physiology of Kidney
3.2 Histo-Physiology of Testes
3.3 Histo-Physiology of Ovary
3.4 Menstrual cycle in human
UNIT-4. Nerve physiology
4.1 Propagation of nerve impulse in Myelinated and non- myelinated nerve fibers
4.2 Synapse & Synaptic Transmission

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 B.Sc. Semester III

C-6 BIOCHEMISTRY Credit 4(T) Teaching Hrs.60 FM: 75 (60+15)

Group A

UNIT-1. Biomolecules

1.1 Amino acids : Properties, Structure and classification

1.2 Proteins :Classification, Structural organisation & conformation
1.3 Carbohydrates: Structure, Classification & biological significance
1.4 Lipids: Structure, Classification & biological significance
UNIT-2. Enzymes
2.1. General properties
2.2. Major classes of enzymes
2.3. Mechanism of enzyme action

Group B

UNIT-3. Nucleic acids

3.1. DNA structure: DNA double helix (Watson and Crick model)
3.2. Types of RNA: m RNA, t RNA& r RNA
UNIT-4. Metabolic path way
4.1 Glycolysis
4.2 Kreb’s cycle
4.3 Beta oxidation of fatty acid

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 B.Sc. Semester III

C-6 Endocrinology Credit 4(T) Teaching: 60 FM: 75 ( 60+15)

Group A

UNIT-1. Classification of chemical messengers

1.1 Hormones and its classification
1.2 Pheromones
1.3. General mechanism of hormone action

Group B

UNIT -2 Structures and functions of endocrine organs

2.1 Pituitary
2.2 Thyroid
2.2 Adrenal
2.3 Endocrine pancreas

UNIT-3. Gastrointestinal hormones (Gastrin, Secretin, CCK & Motilin)

B.Sc Semester III

SEC -1 (CREDITS 2) Teaching hrs: 30 FM: 50 ( 40 External + 10 Internal )

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Suggested Reading

Mammalian Physiology

1. Nielson: Animal Physiology – Adaptation and Environment (5th ed. 2008, Cambridge)
2. Marshall and Hughes: Physiology of Mammals and Vertebrates (2nd ed. 1980, Cambridge)
3. Hoar: General and Comparative Physiology (3rd ed., 1987, Prentice Hall)
4. Prosser: Comparative Animal Physiology (4th ed. 1991, Satish Book)
5.C.C.Chaterjee Medical physiology
6.Guyton– a book on medical physiology

Biochemistry

1. Boyer: Concepts in Biochemistry (3rd ed. 2006, Brooks/Cole)

2. Lehninger, Nelson & Cox: Principles of Biochemistry (4th ed, 2007, Worth),
3. Murray et al: Harper’s Biochemistry (25th ed. 2000, Appleton & Lange)
4. Stryer: Biochemistry (5th ed. 2001, Freeman)
5. Conn, Stumpf, Bruening&Doi: Principles of Biochemistry (5th ed. 1987, Wiley
6. Harper’s illustrated biochemistry

Endocrinology

1. Hadley: Endocrinology (5th ed. 2000, Prentice Hall)

2. Turner and Bagnara: General Endocrinology, 6th ed.1984, Saunders)
3. Williams
4. Nooris

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 P-3 Practical based on C-5, C-6 & C-7

Credits 2+2+2=6 Total Practical hours -90 F.M.: 60External +Internal 15

Practicals Marks Distribution

1. Physiology Experiment 15
2. Biochemistry practical 15
3. Spotting ( 5 endocrine/organ Slides) 5X3 = 15
4. Practical Record 08
5. Viva Voce 07

Suggested Practicals

Mammalian Physiology
1. Preparation of Haemin Crystal
2. RBC count by using haemocytometer
3. Estimation of Haemoglobin using Sahil’s method
4. Record of blood pressure by Sphygnomanometer
5. Study of permanent slide of transverse section/L.S .of organs:

Skin, Lung , Stomach, Intestine, Liver, Kidney,

Biochemistry

1. Detection of biomolecules in the unknown sample –

a. Glucose
b. Amino acids
c. Ptoteins
d. Lipids
e. Citric Acids (Antioxidants)
2. Quantitative estimation of glucose
3. Separation of Chlorophyll by chromatography

Endocrinology
1. Study of permanent slide of Endocrines gland:
Thyroid, Islets of Langerhans , Adrenal, Testes and Ovary

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 B.Sc. Semester IV

C-8 : Genetics Credit-4 Total teaching hrs: 60 FM:60

Genetics

Group A

UNIT-1. Elements of heredity and variation

1.1 Mendel an d his experiments
1.2 Principles of segregation and independent assortment and their chromosomal basis

UNIT-2. Extension of Mendelism

2.1 Dominance relationships (Complete dominance incomplete dominance and co- dominance)
2.2 Multipleallelism
2.3 Lethal alleles
2.4 Pleiotropy
2.5 Epistasis
2.6 Polygenic inheritance
2.7 Cytoplasmic inheritance
2.8 Linkage and crossing over
2.9 Sex- linkage
Group B

UNIT-3 Sex Determination

3.1 sex chromosomes and basis of sex determination : XX/XO, XX/XY, ZZ/ZW
3.2 dosage compensation

UNIT-4. Mutation
4.1 Structural and numerical alterations of chromosomes and related disorder
4.2 Genetic counselling

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 B.Sc. (Hons.)Zoology Semester IV

C-9 Evolution Credit 4(T) +2(P) Teaching Hrs.60 FM: 75 ( 60+15)

Group-A

UNIT-1 History & Evidence of Evolution

1.1. Geological Time Scale And Geological Era
1.2. Zoogeographical regions and Animal Disrtibution
1.3 Fossil as direct evidence
1.4 Types of Fossil
1.5 Dating of fossil
1.6 Phylogeny of Horse
1.7 Chronological order of fossils of man
UNIT -2 Introduction to source of evolution & evolutionary Theories
2.1 Lamarkism
2.2 Dawarnism
2.3 Neo Darwinism
2.4. Source of Variation : Mutation & Recombination
2.5 Sexual Isolation

Group B

UNIT-3 . Population Genetics

3.1 Hardy Weinberg Law of Equilibrium
3.2 Genetic Drift
3.3 Founder effect
3.4 Bottle Neck Effect

UNIT-4 Level of Evolution

4.1 Micro- evolution
4.2 Macro-evolution
4.3 Mega- Evolution

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 B.Sc. ( Hons.) Zoology Semester IV

C-10 Animal Behaviour Credit 4(T) Teaching Hrs.:60 FM: 75 (60+15)

Group A

UNIT-1. Concepts and pattern of Behaviour

1.1 Innate /Instinct Behaviour
1.2 Acquired/ learned behaviour
UNIT-2. Control of Behaviour
4.1 Neural control
4.2 hormonal control
UNIT-3 Social organisation
3.1 Evolution of Social organization
3.2 Social organization in honey bee and Termites
3.2 Communication in animals (Chemical , Audio & Visual)
UNIT-4 Miscellaneous
4.1 Migration in Fishes and Birds
4.2. Biological Rhythms
4. 3.Parental Care in fishes and Amphibia

B.Sc (Hons.) Zoology Semester IV

SEC-2 Credits 2 Hours of Teaching 30 FM: 50 (External 40 + Internal 10)

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 P-4 Practical based on C-8, C-9 & C-10
FM (External 60+ Internal 15)

Credit: 6(2+2+2) Total practical hrs.:90 (external :60 Internal:15)

Practicals Marks Distribution

1. Verification of law of segregation 10

2. Identification & comment on given fossil 10
Analogous/homologous organ
3. Pedigree analysis 10
4. Comments on Bee Hive/termite mound 05
Specimens showing behaviour
5. Experiment on geotaxis/phototaxis 05
6. Sessional Record 10
7. Viva Voce 10

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Suggested Practical

Genetics
1. Experimental verification of principles of segregation and independent assortment using coloured
beads and chi-square test.
2. Study of pattern of inheritance in human population of the traits Rolling of tongue and
Mid digital hair, hypertrichosis, widow’s peak.
4. Genotype analysis in the pedigree chart of the Victorian family affected with haemophilia
5. Study of Colour blind by Ishihara
Evolution
1. Genotypic analysis of Taster and Non Taster for PTC in human population to estimate allele frequencies
byHardy -Weinberg equation
2. Fossils study:, Trilobites,ArcheopteryxBrontosaurus,, Archaeopteryx, Dinosaurs
3. Evolution of Horse – through models
5.Study of Serial homology exhibited by teeth and appendages
6.Study of Homologus and Analogus organ
Animal Behaviour
.1. Study of geo-taxis, photo -taxis ,hygro- taxis in animals
2 Locomotorybehaviour of dipteran larvae (Housefly/blowfly/fruitfly):
3. Locomotion on different types of substrata (writing paper, plastic sheet and sand paper
5. Specimen showing Behaviour – Prey mantis , Hippocampus ,Alytes, Migratory fish 6.
Study of bee hive and mound of termites

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Recommended Books
Genetics
1. Brooker: Genetics : Analysis and Principles (1999, Addison-Wesley,)
2. Gardner et al: Principles of Genetics (1991, John Wiley)
3. Griffith et al: An Introduction to Genetic Analysis (2005, Freeman)
4. Hartl& Jones: Essential Genetics: A Genomic Perspective (2002, Jones &Bartlet)
5. Russell: Genetics (2002, Benjamin Cummings)
6. Snustad& Simmons: Principles of Genetics (2006, John Wiley)
7. Lewin: Genes IX (2008, Jones & Bartlett)
Evolution
1. Moody: Introduction to Evolution (1978, Kalyani).
2. Savage: Evolution (1963, Holt, Reinhart and Winston)
3. Rastogi: Organic Evolution (1988, Kedarnath&Ramnath)
4. Strickberger: Evolution (2004, Jones & Bartlett)
Animal Behaviour
1. Drickamer&Vessey : Animal Behaviour – concepts, processes and methods (2nd ed. 1986,
Wadsworth,)
210
2. Freeland: Problems in Practical Advanced Level Biology (1985, Hodder & Stoughton,)
3. Goodenough et al.: Perspectives on Animal Behaviour (1993, Wiley)
4. Grier: Biology of Animal Behaviour (1984, Mosby)
5. Lorenz: The Foundation of Ethology (1981, Springer)
6. Manning & Dawkins: An Introduction to Animal Behaviour (5th ed. 1998, Cambridge).
7. Mcfarland : Animal Behaviour, Psychology, Ethology and Evolution (1985, Pitman).
8. Slater: An Introduction to Ethology (1985, Cambridge).

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 B.Sc.(Hons .) Zoology Semester V

C-11 Immunology Credit- 4 (T) Hours of Teaching 60

Immunology

Group A

UNIT-1 . Types of Immunity

UNIT-2. Cell and organs of immune system
2.1 Types of immune cells, lymphoid and myeloid
2.2 Primary and secondary lymphoid organs and lymphatic system

Group B
UNIT-3. Humoral immunity
3.1 Antigen
3.2 Immunoglobulins: types, structure and function
3.3 Complement System
UNIT-4. Cell mediated immunity
4.1 Structural organization of MHC complex
4.2 Antigen processing and presentation
4.3 Monoclonal Antibody
4.4 ELISA

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C-12 Developmental Biology Credit -4 Hours of teaching -4X15=60 FM-60

Group A

UNIT-1 Early embryonic development

1.1 Spermatogenesis
1.2 Oogenesis
1.3 Pre fertilization Events: Attraction of gamets,Fertlizin –Antifertilzin Interaction, capacitation ,
Acrosomal Reaction , Amphimixis
1.4 Types of cleavage
1.5 Role of yolk in cleavage
1.6 Construction of fate map
UNIT_2 Late embryonic Development
2.1. Extra embryonic membranes in chick
2.2 Placenta: Structure, Type and function

Group –B

UNIT-3, Post Embryonic Development

3.1 Metamorphosis in Insect
3.3 Regeneration

UNIT-4 Embryo transfer technology

4.1. Principles of collections of Umblical cord, gametes and embryos
4.2. In Vitro fertilization
4.3. Embryo transfer technology

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 Practical –P5

P-5 Practical based on C-11 & C-12 FM 75 ( External -40 + Internal 10)
Credits 3+3=6 Total Practical hrs-60

Practicals Marks Distribution

1. Comment on Embryological slides (02) 02X05 = 10
2. Immune cells in Blood Film preparation 05
3. Histology of slides/photographs of thymus & spleen 05
4. Study of types of placenta through photographs 05
5. Sessional Records 07
6. Viva Voce 08
40

Suggested practicals

Developmental biology & Immunology

1. Study of chick embryological slides
2. Study of WM & section of developmental stages of frog through permanent slides Morula
gastrula Cleavage , Neurula , Tadepole
3. Preparation of blood flim to study various types of blood cells
4. Histological study of spleen,thymus& lymph nodes through slides/ photographs 5. Study of
placenta through photographs

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Suggested Books
Developmental Biology
2. Balinsky: An Introduction to Embryology (1981, CBS)
3. Gilbert: Developmental Biology (8th ed., 2006, Sinauer)
4. Wolpert: Principles of Development (3rd ed. 2007, Oxford)
Immunology
1. Abbas et al: Cellular and Molecular Immunology (2001, Saunders)
2. Alberts et al: Molecular Biology of the Cell (5th ed. 2008, Garland)
3. Kuby: Immunology (2003, Freeman)
4. Roitt and Delvis: Roitt’s Essential Immunology (6th ed. 2006, Blackwell)

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DSE-1 Economic Zoology Credit-4(T) Hours of Teaching-60

Unit 1: Bee-keeping and Bee Economy (Apiculture)

1.1 Varieties of honey bees in India
1.2 Setting up an apiary Rearing equipments
1.3 Diseases of honey bee and their management
1.4 Beneficial products of honey bee;
Unit 2: Silk and Silk Production (Sericulture)
2.1 Different types of silk and silkworms in India;
2.2 Host plants &Rearing of Bombyx mori –
2.3 Silkworm diseases: Pebrine, Flacherie, Muscardine and their management;
2.4 Silkworm pests and parasites: Uzi fly and their management;
Unit-3 Lac Culture
3.1Species of Lac Insect ( taxonomy & Identification)
3.2 Host Plants, Methods of Rearing /Cultivation and crops of lac in Jharkhand
3.3Enemies of Lac insect
3.4Economic Importance of Lac
SUGGESTED READINGS
1. Prost, P. J. (1962). Apiculture. Oxford and IBH, New Delhi.
2. Sericulture, FAO Manual of Sericulture.
5. Sardar Singh, Beekeeping in India, Indian council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.45
6. Dhyan Singh Bisht, Apiculture, ICAR Publication.
7. Knobil, E. and Neill, J. D. (2006). The Physiology of Reproduction, Vol. 2, Elsevier Publishers.
8.Kumar& Nigam-Economic and applied entomology

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DSE-2 Biostatistics Credit-4 Hrs of Teaching -60

UNIT-1 Sampling (Data collection)

1.1 Primary Data
1.2 Secondary data
UNIT-2 Graphical Representation of data

2.1 Diagramatic Representation: Histogram &Pie Diagram

UNIT-4. Measurement of central tendency

4.1 Mean
4.2median
4.3 mode
UNIT-5Measurment of Variation
5.1 standard deviation
5.2 standard error
UNIT-6 Test of Significance
6.1 Chi square test
6.2 student ‘t ‘test

Suggested Books
1. Mariyappam –Biostatistics (Pearson Publications )
2. P.N.Arora , P.K.Mallhotra – Biostatistics
3. Rout K. Sourya – Biostat& Human health

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Practical based on DSE-1 & DSE-2 FM 75 ( External 40 + Internal 10)

Practicals Marks Distribution

1. Identification & comments on cast of Honey bees/ 05 Life cycle /honey bee comb
2. Comments on silk coccon /life cycle 05
3. Comments on life cycle of lac insect /lac stick /lac 05
4. Biostatistics – Calculation / presentation of Data
as per instruction 10
5. Sessional Records/Collection/report of visit 07
6. Viva Voce 08
40

Suggested Practicals

Practical DSE-1 Economic Zoology

1. Report on field Visit to sight of sericulture,
2. Apiculture – life cycle &honey comb, collection
3. Lac Culture- Study of Infested Lac stick, Cocoon collection
4. Silk worm – life cycle & collection

Practical DSE-2 Biostatistics

1. Determination of mean, median & mode
2. Determination of Deviation
3. Diagrammatic representation of statistical data
4. Determination of chi square

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 B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology Semester VI

C-13 Molecular Biology &Biotechnology Credidt 4 Teaching Hours 60 FM:75

( 60+15)

C-13 (Molecular Biology & Biotechnology )

Group A

UNIT-1. Nucleic Acids

1.1 Mechanism of DNA replication in prokaryote
1.3 Mechanism of transcription in prokaryote
1.4 Mechanism of translationin Prokaryote
UNIT 2. Gene Regulation
2.1 Concepts of operon ( Positive& Negative; Inducible & Repressible)
2.3 Lac operon
2.4 trp operon

Group B
UNIT 3.DNA damage & DNA repair

UNIT-4 Biotechnology
4.1 Tools: Restriction enzymes, Cloning Vectors
4.2 Construction of recombinant DNA
4.3 Transgenic animals, a concept
4.4 DNA fingerprinting

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C-14 Medical Zoology Credidt 4 Teaching Hours 60

Group A

UNIT-1 Life Cycle, Pathogenicity, clinical features, prophylaxis and control of pathogenic protozoan

1.1 Plasmodium
1.2 Entamoeba histolytica
1.3 Leishmania donovani
1.4 Trypanosoma

UNIT-2 Pathogenic Helminthes parasites ,clinical Features ,Control and prophylaxis

2.1Taenia
2.2Wuchereria
2.3Ascaries

Group B
UNIT-3 Vector Biology
3.1 Mosquito (Anopheles Female), Yellow Fever ,Dengue Fever,(Aedes) Filariasis
(Culex Female )
3.2 Epidimic typhus ticks (pediculus)

UNIT-4 Non Vector Diseases

4.1Typhoid
4.2 Cholera
4.4 HIV
4.5 Swine Flu
UNIT-5 General Account of Vaccine &Vaccination, Eradication Programme (Polio & AIDS)

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 Practical based on C-13 & C-14
Credit: 4 Practical hrs: 30 FM: (40 External + 10Internal)

Practical Marks Distribution

1. Comments on transgenic animals /cloned animals photographs

/maize specimens /photographs of transposition (2) 5X2= 10

2. Spotting on specimens & slides of Ascaries /Teania/mosquito

Parasitic Protozoa 2 specimens 2slides 4X 2.5 10
3. Sessional records 10
4. Viva Voce 10
40

Suggested Practicals

Molecular biology & Biotechnology

1. Demonstration of DNA separation on Gel

2. Use of micropipette

3. Protein estimation by Colorimeter

4. study of transposition through Maize specimens /Photographs

5. study of Cloned animal through photographs

6 .study of transgenic animals through photographs

Medical Zoology

1.Slides of parasites

2. Museum specimens of helminthes parasites

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Recommended Books

Molecular biology & biotechnology

1. B.D.Singh – A Text book of Biotechnology
2..Albertset al: Molecular Biology of the Cell (2008, Garland)
3. Karp: Cell and Molecular Biology (2008, John Wiley)
4. Lodishet al: Molecular Cell Biology (2008, Freeman)
Medical Zoology
1. Parasitology by K.D.Chaterjee 21 edition

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 DSE-3WILD LIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
CREDITS: -4 Hours of Teaching -60 FM: 75 (External -60+ internal 15)

THEORY

Unit 1: Wild Life- Importance of conservation; Depletion & conservation

Unit 2:, Faecal analysis of ungulates and carnivores; Faecal samples, slide preparation, Hair
identification, Pug marks and census method.

Unit 3: National Organisations involved in wild life conservation;

Wild life Legislation- Wild protection act 1972, its amendments and implementation,
Eco-tourism/ Wild life tourism in forests/Bird Watching.

Unit 4: Protected areas -National parks and sanctuaries, community reserve; Important features of protected
areas in India;
Project Tiger - Tiger reserves in India ;
Project Elephant
Red data book, IUCN, WWF

Recommended Books
1. Techniques for wild life census in India: A field manual by W A Rdgers
2. Wild life ,conservation & management by A. R.E. Sinclair and Graeme James Caughley
3. Conservation Biology in Theory and practice by Graeme James Caughley

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 DSE-4: PEST& PEST MANAGEMENT
CREDITS: -4 Hrs. of Teaching: 60 FM: 75 (60External 15Internal)

Group A

UNIT-1 Fundamentals of Pest management

Pest :Definition ,types of pest according to damage (sub-economic, Occassional, perennial
UNIT-2 Practical approach to pest management
General morphology of different types of insect, biting and chewing type, Piercing & sucking type of
mouth parts.
Integrated pest management : Mechanical, biological, chemical, genetic control.
Common pesticides and insecticides , Nomenclature , Mode of action ,
Tools & techniques for pesticide application
Group B
UNIT-3 Study of Pest in laboratory and field
Biology, damage and management of Pest of agriculture crops

Recommended Books

PEST & PEST MANAGEMENT

1. Pradhan S 91969)Insect pest of crops ,National book trust , India Book house
2. Dennis, S. Hill(2005)Agricultural Insect Pests of Tropics and their management
3. Atwal,A.S.(1993)Agriculture pest of India and south east Asia, Kalyani Pub.New Delhi
4. PedigoL.p.(2002)Entomology & Pest management Prentice hall publication
5. Kumar & Nigam –A Text Book of Entomology –Emkay Publications

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 Practicals based on DSE-3 and DSE-4
FM: 50 ( external 40 + Internal 10)

Practicals Marks Distribution

1. Identification of wild fauna on the basis of pug marks/pellet/nest 10
2. Comments on the common pest (2) 10
3. Comment on the photographs of endangered species 05
4. Comment on the equipment used in wild life study/pest management 05
5. Seasonal Records 05
6. Viva Voce 05
40

DSE-3 Wild Life Conservation & Management

Suggested Practicals

DSE-3 PRACTICALS
1. Identification of mammalian fauna, avian fauna (Bird Watching) in near by national
park./Zoological park /sanctuary
2. Demonstration of basic equipment needed in wildlife studies (Binoculars, GPS (Global Positioning
System , various types of cameras and lenses)
3. Familiarization and study of animal evidences in the field, identification of animals through pug
marks, hoof marks, pellet groups, nest, antlers etc. 4.visits to National park/ zoological park
/protected areas
5. Study of endangered species through photographs

DSE-4: Pest & Pest Management

Suggested Practicals

1. Study of pest & infested plants

2. Collection, preservation and slide preparation of pest
3. Trip to ICAR governing field of your locality / FCI /agricultural field for study of pest
4. Study of instrument used in pest management (IPM)

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UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

RADHA GOVIND UNIVERSITY

RAMGARH, JHARKHAND

Syllabus of B. Sc. (Zoology) Generic Elective as per CBCS

Programme

With effect from 2018-2019

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

RADHA GOVIND UNIVERSITY
RAMGARH
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 B.Sc. Honours
Under CBCS

Generic Elective: Zoology

B.Sc. First Year -Semester I
In all Eight question are to be set of equal value, out of which students would be required to
answer four questions in each generic elective Paper .
Question Number 1 (one) will be compulsory and consists of objective type/multiple choice/very
short answer type.
Question number Two, Three and Four will be of short answer type covering the whole
syllabus.
Question number Five Six Seven and eight will be of long type.

GE-1 Animal Classification & Diversity

Teaching Hours: 4X15 =60 hrs FM:60 (T)

UNIT-1 General characters and classification (up to classes) of the following

phyla

Protozoa, Porifera, Coelenterate, Platyhelminthes, Aschelminthes,

Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda, Echinodermata and Hemichordate

UNIT-2 Non Chordate: Form & Function

a. Protozoa: Reproduction in Parameceium , life cycle, Pathogenecity,

treatment and prevention of Entamoeba hystolytica, Leishmania donovani,
Plasmodium
b. Porifera: Canal System
c. Coelenterata: Obelia -life cycle & Metagenesis
d. Platyhelminthes: Fasciola hepatica & Taenia solium life cycle and their
Pathognecity
e. Aschelminthes: Ascaris- Life Cycle and Pathogenecity
f. Annelida: Pheretima - General organisation
g. Arthropoda: Palaemon- General morphology, Digestive , Respiratory
and Excretory system, Statocyst
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 h. Mollusca; Pila- Internal Anatomy, Respiratory system, Organ of
Bojanus
i. Echinodermata: Asterias-Water Vascular System
j. Hemochordates: Balanoglossus-General Organisation & affinities

UNIT-3 General characters and classification of living chordates of the following

groups : Cephalochordates, Cyclostomata , Pisces , Amphibia, Reptilia
Aves and Mammals

UNIT-4 Protochordate & Chordate: Form & Function

1. Urochordata: Retrogressive metamorphosis in Herdmania

2. Cephalochordate: Digestive System and Filter feeding Mechanism of
Amphioxus
3. Pisces: Digestive , Respiratory and Excretory System in Scoliodon
4. Reptilia: Biting mechanism of snake, Venom
5. Aves: Respiratory system and Reproductive system of Columba
6. Mammals: Characters, distribution and affinities of Prototheria and
Metatheria
7. Comparative account of Skin and Heart in mammals

Practical GE-1
Practical GEP-1

Time: 1 and half hour Credit-2

Hrs of working -30 FM-25 (Internal 05 & External 20)

1. Dissection: l 05

2. Mounting of given specimens 02

3. Spotting
A. Slides 02X2= 04
B. Specimens 02X2= 04
Practical Record and Viva 05
Total = 20

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List of suggested Practicals

1. Dissection- Palaemon- Nervous system and Digestive system

2. Mounting: Spicules of Porifera; Obelia colony; Setae, Septal nephridia

& spermatheca of Pheretima; radula of Pila; Daphnia; Trachea and
salivary gland of cockroach

3. Museum Specimens: Sycon, Euspongia, Aurelia,Grogonia, Porpita,

Vallela, Metridium, Fungia, Tubipora, Pennatula, Meandrina,Tape worm,
Fasciola, Ascaris, Pheretima, Hirudinaria, Neries,Pila, Unio, Doris,
Loligo, Sepia, Octopus, Hermit crab, Prawn, Asterias, Sea Urchin, Brittle
star

4. Permanent slide: Paramecium (WM), Conjugation in Paramecium), L.S

of Sycon, Obelia colony , Medusa, Fasciola (WM), Proglottids of Tape
worm, T.S of Phertima through different regions, T.S of male and female
Ascaris, larva form of Arthropods, mouth part of insects

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 B.Sc. First Year –Semester- II
Generic Elective -GE-4

Cell Biology, Genetics & Evolution

Teaching Hours: 4X15=60 hrs FM:60

UNIT-1 Cell Structure and Functions

1.1 Structure of typical Prokaryotic cell and Animal cell

1.2 Study of structure & function of Plasma membrane
1.3 Study of Cell Organelle: Mitochondria, Ribosomes, Lysosomes,
Endoplasmic reticulum
1.4 Nucleus and Chromosomes
1.5 Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis

UNIT-2 Principle of Genetics

2.1 Mendel’s Law of Inheritance
2.2 Linkage and Crossing Over
2.3 Mutation : Chromosomal & Gene mutation

UNIT-3 Concept of gene Expression:

3.1 Transcription in Prokaryotes
3.2 Translation in Eukaryotes

UNIT- 4 Evolution
4.1 Sources of hereditary variations and their role in evolution
4.2 Theory of organic evolution; Lamarckism’s theory of inheritance of
acquired characters
4.3 Darwin’s theory of natural selection
4.4 Reproductive Isolation and its role

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 Practical - GEP-2
GEP-2 (END SEM ESTER) Time: 1 and half hour
FM: 20

1. Pedigree analysis 05
2. Slide preparation 04
3. Spotting
A. Slides of cell division - 02 1X2= 02
B. Analogous & homologous- 02 2X2= 04
Organs / fossil /extinct models
4. Practical Record and Viva 05
Total = 20

List of Suggested Practicals

1. Preparation of stained Squash of onion root tip to demonstrate mitosis

2. Preparation of bacterial slide for study of prokaryote
3. Study of permanent slides of cell division
4. Study sex liked characters : Heamophilia and Colour blindness through Pedigree
5. Study of homologous and analogous organ
6. Study of some fossils /extinct models: Dinosaurs, Archaeopteryx

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 B.Sc. (H) Second Year
Semester –III Generic Elective -3

Biochemistry, Physiology & Developmental biology

Teaching Hours: 4X15=60 hrs FM:60 (T)

Biochemistry
UNIT-1 Structure and classification of biomolecules
1.1 Protein,
1.2 Carbohydrate
1.3 Lipids
1.4 Nucleic Acids
UNIT-2 Metabolism
2.1 Glycolysis
2.2 Kreb Cycle
Physiology

UNIT-1 Blood composition, blood coagulation

UNIT-2 Transport of gases O2 and CO2
UNIT-3 Digestion of food : Protein carbohydrate and lipid
UNIT-4 Excretion: Nephron & Urine formation
UNIT-5 Neuron and Nerve conduction
UNIT-6 Histo-physiology of Pituitary, Thyroid, Pancreas, Adrenal, Testis and
Ovary
UNIT-7 Reproductive Physiology : Gametogenesis and Menstrual cycle

Developmental Biology

UNIT-1 Structure of gametes: Sperm and ovum

UNIT-2 Fertilization
UNIT 3 Cleavage and Gastrulation in frog
UNIT4 Fate of three gem layers and Fate map
UNIT-5 Placenta and their functions

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 Practical-:GEP-3
Biochemistry, Physiology and Developmental Biology

GEP-3 (END SEM ESTER) Time: 1 and half hour

FM: 20

1. Detection of presence of biomolecules in the sample 05

2. Physiology Experiment 05
3. Spotting Slides of Reproductive organs 01
Endocrine Slides 02 1X05 = 05
Slides of Developmental biology 02
4. Practical Record & Viva Voce 05
Total : 20

List of Suggested Practicals

Biochemistry
1. Biochemical test for Protein, carbohydrate (Starch & Glucose) & Lipids

Physiology

2. Determination of bleeding and clotting time

3. Determination of Hb %
4. Record of blood pressure in normal and after exercise.
5. Study of slides of Reproductive organ: testes , Ovary, Uterus
6. Study of Permanent slides of Endocrine glands-Thyroid, Islets of Langerhans, adrenal ,
testes and Ovary
Developmental Biology

1. Study of Permanent slides of Frog embryo ( Egg, Two celled Cleavage Stage, Tadpole
Larva (WM)

2. Study of Slides of Chick embryo (WM): 18hrs, 24 hrs, 36 hrs and 72 hrs

Endocrinology
1. Study of Permanent Slide of T.S of Endocrine glands

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 Semester –IV Generic Elective -4 (GE-4 )

Ecology & Economic Zoology Credit -4 (T) Hours of teaching 4X15=60 hrs FM=60

UNIT- 1. General concepts

1.1 Components of ecosystem
1.2 Energy flow in ecosystem
1.3 food chain and food web, Food Pyramid
1.4 Bio- Geochemical cycle
1.4.1 Water Cycle
1.4.2 Gaseous Cycles- Carbon and Nitrogen
UNIT - 2. Population and communities
2.1 Population characteristics: Density, Natality, Mortality
2.2 Nature, Structure and attributes of biological communities
2.3 Ecological succession and concept of climax
UNIT- 3. Pollution
3.1 Sources and impact of environmental pollutants- air, water and soil
3.2 Global environmental changes- green house gases and their effects
3.3 Acid rains
UNIT- 4. Natural resources
4.1 Soil, water, mineral resources and their conservation
4.2 Biodiversity- benefits, hotspots, threats and conservation
4.3 Human impact on mineral resources
4.4 Renewable and Non Renewable Source of Energy

Economic Zoology
UNIT-1. Api culture
UNIT-2 Sericulture
UNIT-3 Lac Culture
UNIT-4 Pisci ulture
UNIT-5 Common Pests of paddy and sugar cane and their control

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 Practical-: GEP-4
Ecology and Economic Zoology

Credit-2 Hrs of working -30

Time: 1 and half hour FM: 20

1. Ecological Practical 05
2. Spotting
A. Slides 02X2= 04
B. Specimens 02X3= 06
3. Practical Record and Viva 05
Total = 20

List of Suggested Practicals

Ecology

1. Estimation of dissolved oxygen

2. Estimation of free carbon dioxide
3. Study of Food chain through Model

Economic Zoology-
1. Slides of Mouth part of Culex, Anopheles, Plasmodium (Signet ring )
2. Common paddy and sugar cane pest,
3. Life cycle of Honey bee,
4. Cocoon of silk worm
5. Lac infestation on stick
6. Study of common fishes

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